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v3rax
02-02-2008, 08:38 AM
I actually already have "two" HIS HD3870's running in Crossfire atm.

When I saw the new HD3870x2 hit the market... I got kinda excited and put my "two" HIS 3870's on Ebay to seel so I could buy "one" HD3870x2.

However, after reading soem of the reviews concerning driver issues, DDR3 vs DDR4, power consuption, etc... I am not sure if it would be a good idea now.

Anyway, I am asking for soem opinions from people who might have a little more ensite, knowledge, opinions, etc.... to help me decide if I should keep the HIS cards on Ebay and seel them to get the new X2 or just keep the HIS cards.

Any input would be appreciated...

non
02-03-2008, 03:32 AM
I've tested both of them and compare the CF result vs X2 in Chip forum Indo. In crysis CF slightly better than X2. In World in Conflict X2 slightly faster than CF 3870 but strange thing happens at 1280 x1024. That X2 5fps lower from CF, but other res (1600x1200,1920x1200) better.

And overclocking X2 is not a nice experience. I could only get 855/1900. 1900 with samsung 1ns chip?...X2 still needs time to get the right driver, bios

Here's the link : http://forum.chip.co.id/graphic-display/95222-official-test-gecube-hd-3870x2-vs-cf-3870-a.html

I know it's in some alien language, but at least you can see some jpeg screenshots and table